About Bezier Curves
Bezier curves are smooth curves that are frequently linked together to create paths in computer graphics. It is possible to create degree n curves, but quadratic and cubic are the most common. A Bezier curve between points A and B with degree n will have n−1 control points C0,C1,C2,… between A and B. A quadratic Bezier curve from A to B is traced by the function
P(t)=(1−t2)A+2(1−t)tC0+t2B
as t ranges from 0 to 1. Similarly, a cubic Bezier curve from A to B is traced by the function
P(t)=(1−t)3A+3(1−t)2tC0++3(1−t)2tC1+t3B
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